This weekend I was reminded of God’s faithfulness to His children as I watched my friend smiling and laughing with a friend he hadn’t seen since his surgery. It was a happy reunion as the two—like schoolboys—caught up on old news.
Both are walking testimonies. Both have had open heart surgery. The elder—in his eighties—has been in and out of the hospital this past year. Twice, we’ve feared for his life. Yet God decided his journey wasn’t over. The younger, not feeling well, was diagnosed with a 100% blockage of the widowmaker earlier this year. Needless to say, God was indeed the strength of his heart. He is doing well. Thank you for your prayers.
On the other hand, I’ve watched several family members grieve the loss of a loved one who unexpectedly slipped from this world. Yet, through their struggles, God is still faithful in the midst of their heartache.
Why does He choose to leave some, while others are taken? I don’t know. But, I do know one thing. He has my best interest at heart. He loves me and wants the very best for me. So, with each heartache comes a choice. Do I trust Him when I can’t see His purpose?
Easy? Sometimes. Other times, not so easy. At times, trusting Him has been the hardest thing to do. But through my heartaches, I’ve held on to His promises like a drowning man clinging to a life-preserver.
His ways are higher
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9
I am not alone
“for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5b
I will find comfort in Him
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John 14:18
I will see my loved one again
Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection, and the life:” John 11:25
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:” 1 Thessalonians 4:16
I have hope
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11
Yes, I have hope in Him. I may not always see His hands or know His thoughts. But I can always trust His heart.
Gail Johnson 
Such an encouraging post, and you’ve included two of my favorite verses in here, Gail (Isaiah and Jeremiah). My aunt just had open heart surgery–in her 80s. Last I heard she was doing fine. You’re right. All we can do is trust that God has a plan and knows what’s best. His ways are truly higher!
So glad to hear your aunt is doing fine. There have been many times when I couldn’t see what God was up to. But isn’t that what faith is all about? 🙂 I am thankful for this season in my life. The older I get, the more I’ve learned, He loves me and I can trust Him! Thanks for stopping by, Sandra.